Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking (0146-21)

The City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Dog Walking is ideal if you want to
begin working in the animal care industry and want to learn the skills required for walking dogs, or for people already working within the industry to gain a Certificate of Technical
Competence.The course runs at Sue Oliver Dog Grooming Studio in Derbyshire and is designed for candidates
aged 16+

You will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent
dog walker. This qualification could also allow progress to further learning and training in this area.

Course Content

Mandatory content covers:

Roles and responsibilities of a professional dog walker

Legislation and codes of practice

Breeds and behaviour

Walking and controlling a dog

Problems injuries and emergencies

Assessment includes:

Task A:Record sheets for completion on meeting a new
client

Task B:
Behavioural assessment of a dog

Task
C: Take a dog for a walk, including preparation and give feedback to client

Task D: Potential risks and dangers on a dog walk and how
to deal with them

There are no other recognised qualifications for dog walkers at this
level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that the candidate has the practical skills and knowledge required of a professional dog walker.